Throughout history artists have looked for ways to shake up tradition and question the role of art. Their courage has opened up exciting new pathways …
10 Most Shocking & Controversial Art Ever Made
From graphic nudity and feminist protest to childish pranks, we examine the most controversial art ever made, and the powerful impact they have had on art.
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The Origin of the World by Gustave CourbetThe Origin of the World, painted in 1866 by realist artist Gustave Courbet, is a provocative icon of modern …
The 20th century presented a radical change from the classical influences of the 19th century Renaissance, not only artistically but politically and …
Historically, many artists have bumped heads with their clients — they still do. Be it from differences in ideology to taste, artists tend to make …
More than an art movement, Surrealism was an attitude, a quest for freedom that encompassed all aspects of life; just like their male colleagues, …